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Bulgur vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bulgur and Scallion

  • Bulgur has more Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Scallion has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Scallion is 172% higher.
  • Scallion has 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Bulgur. Bulgur has 0.344mg of Vitamin B5, while Scallion has 0.075mg.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, cooked and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Bulgur
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 3% 6% 36% 25% 16% 17% 0.65% 79% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +620%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +305.9%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~37mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Bulgur
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 14% 6.5% 19% 21% 19% 0% 1.3% 14% 3.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41300%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
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3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.3%
Contains more FatsFats +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +138.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur
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25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.098 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bulgur Scallion
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur Scallion Opinion
Calories 83kcal 32kcal Bulgur
Protein 3.08g 1.83g Bulgur
Fats 0.24g 0.19g Bulgur
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Net carbs 14.08g 4.74g Bulgur
Carbs 18.58g 7.34g Bulgur
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Bulgur
Calcium 10mg 72mg Scallion
Potassium 68mg 276mg Scallion
Iron 0.96mg 1.48mg Scallion
Sugar 0.1g 2.33g Bulgur
Fiber 4.5g 2.6g Bulgur
Copper 0.075mg 0.083mg Scallion
Zinc 0.57mg 0.39mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 40mg 37mg Bulgur
Sodium 5mg 16mg Bulgur
Vitamin A 2IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.609mg 0.16mg Bulgur
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.055mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.525mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.075mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.061mg Bulgur
Vitamin K 0.5µg 207µg Scallion
Folate 18µg 64µg Scallion
Choline 6.9mg 5.7mg Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.027g Bulgur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.098g 0.074g Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.02mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.089mg 0.072mg Bulgur
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.077mg Bulgur
Leucine 0.208mg 0.109mg Bulgur
Lysine 0.085mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.048mg 0.02mg Bulgur
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.059mg Bulgur
Valine 0.139mg 0.081mg Bulgur
Histidine 0.071mg 0.032mg Bulgur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bulgur Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Bulgur
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Bulgur
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bulgur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/nutrients
  2. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.